As Bonfire Night approaches, Tring-based Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice, is reassuring dog owners that it’s fine to comfort their pets when they seek contact. ‘If your dog comes to you when fireworks start, you don’t need to ignore them for fear of making things worse. People often worry they’ll reinforce fearful responses, but fear […]
After delighting families across the UK in 2026, Roast Productions has announced further UK tour dates in 2027 for the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical, including making its Aylesbury Waterside Theatre debut from Friday 19-Sunday 21 March 2027. This hilarious and heartfelt new musical, for everyone over 5, is based on the worldwide […]
Dacorum Borough Council is introducing a new mobile CCTV camera to help deter fly-tipping at hotspot locations across the borough, as part of its ongoing commitment to tackling the issue. Funded through the Stronger Futures Programme, the wireless CCTV trailer can be moved between hotspot locations, helping the Council monitor problem areas, gather evidence and […]
The Art Shed is a not-for-profit community creative studio in the heart of Berkhamsted. It opened its doors in June 2026 with a simple belief: that creativity belongs to everyone, not just those with experience, confidence or money to spare. Founded by two passionate local artists, The Art Shed grew out of a shared frustration […]
Berkhamsted has achieved major success at the annual Anglia in Bloom 2026 awards, securing Hertfordshire County Champion (Best Town in Hertfordshire). The town’s enthusiastic gardeners proved a massive hit at the regional ceremony, where Berkhamsted in Bloom also attained a Silver Gilt Award in the highly competitive Large Town category. The fantastic Rectory Lane Cemetery was […]
For five weeks this autumn (21 October-29 November), Waddesdon Manor will be transformed back to the wartime years with two extraordinary, immersive displays, plus a special appearance by a legendary theatrical creation. The grounds will be host to a dramatic large-scale installation commemorating those who gave their lives for freedom during the D-Day landings (6 […]
Bhambina Party & Crafts has been shortlisted for 4 award categories at The UK Small Business Awards, a national celebration of UK small business success: Best Small Business, Best Creative Arts Business, Best Home Based Business and owner, Nic Bhamra for Female Entrepreneur of the Year. This recognition celebrates the business’s commitment to delivering high-quality […]
What started with a handful of blankets on a market stall has grown into a much-loved Hertfordshire business with one very simple belief at its heart – let’s buy less, buy natural and buy well. For textile designers and founders Vilija and Rimsky, the story began at Spitalfields Market, where they sold their first blankets […]
Full casting has been announced for the brand-new stage adaptation of the iconic Victoria Wood sitcom dinnerladies. Commissioned by the Victoria Wood Estate, in association with Phil McIntyre Live and Sustainable Entertainment, adapted by Beth and Emma Kilcoyne and directed by double Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley, the production will premiere at Manchester Opera House in […]
Fraudsters have been calling Hertfordshire residents claiming to be police fraud officers. One resident was called by a well-spoken woman, who asked for the person by name and identified herself as a detective from Essex Police’s Cyber Crime Unit. She claimed that they were contacting people whose personal details had been stolen in a cyber-attack. […]
The ban on using steam locomotives because of the dry summer has been lifted at Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. This means that all remaining operating days this year will feature steam power again. This is particularly good news for the organisers of the Autumn Steam Gala which had been moved from September and will […]
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre will be supporting 6 local charities this festive season during the run of Sleeping Beauty from Fri 4 Dec 2026-Sun 3 Jan 2027. The venue’s Charity Committee were inspired by the incredible work being done locally and carefully considered all of the worthy applicants before choosing their charity partner for this Christmas. […]